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Shigellosis On The Rise

By Pritzker | Ruohonen

Officials from the Peoria (IL) City/County Health Department report a spike in the number of shigellosis cases.  Caused by the Shigella bacteria, shigellosis affects the intestinal tract and can normally be prevented by proper hand washing.

According to Peoria’s Journal Star,

Randall McClallen, communicable disease coordinator, said the department fields between 20 to 30 reported cases each year. In the past three to four months, however, about 60 cases have been reported, though not all of the cases have been confirmed. So far, no definite connection has been found between the cases.

Shigellosis is usually by spread by persons with the disease when they do not properly wash their hands and come in contact with others.  The infection is also spread by contaminated food. Symptoms of infection include bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and stomach cramps.

Pritzker | Ruohonen has successfully represented people sickened by Shigella. For a free consultation regarding legal representation, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's free case consultation form.

Full post as published by Food Poisoning Law Blog on January 31, 2008 (boomark / email).